Nonprofit Enterprise at Work

Essex County | February 07, 2020

When Essex County announced the recipients of this year’s funding for infrastructure improvements, community programs and building renovations—totaling $5.4 million distributed between 14 municipalities and 34 community organizations in 2020—three Livingston-based non-profits were among the organizations to benefit from the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). Through the CDBG program—funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administer...

WSFS Community Foundation | April 30, 2020

Today, WSFS Bank announced a $100,000 pledge from the WSFS Community Foundation to further assist local organizations with COVID-19 relief efforts. The Foundation recently contributed $200,000 to eight organizations that are also engaged in the fight against the virus. “Our nonprofits are struggling to keep pace with increased needs and our communities are feeling that distress. We are standing by our local nonprofit organizations as they are serving others during these difficult times,&rd...

Nonprofit Management

RAM Veterans Foundation Fundraising costs | May 23, 2022

Ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the Robert Alexander Mercer (RAM) Veterans Foundation launched a new initiative called "Charities For Vets," a public information campaign to encourage effective management of veterans' charitable organizations and allow well-meaning Americans to donate with confidence. In 2021, more than $960 million dollars were donated to lower-rated veteran charities -nearly triple ($350 million) sent to well-rated veterans' groups. Read More

Nonprofit Technology

PR Newswire | June 28, 2023

Cherry Bekaert (the Firm) announced today the launch of the Cherry Bekaert Foundation (the Foundation), a 501(c)(3) volunteer-based, employee-led philanthropic organization. The Foundation was created last December with the mission of supporting and collaborating with organizations that align with the Firm's shared values, contributing impactful resources, and inspiring Firm professionals to engage in their communities. "Cherry Bekaert has many professionals that volunt...